2021 Dodge Challenger
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 133 |
| 2010 | 299 |
| 2011 | 193 |
| 2012 | 253 |
| 2013 | 179 |
| 2014 | 148 |
| 2015 | 126 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 42 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
4 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The cars light notifications on instrument cluster panel turned on all of them at the same time while accelerating jerking the car on freeway I have video of that happening and can provide it upon request it did caused a minor accident but I...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-01
Also filed under Exterior lighting and vehicle speed control
While operating my vehicle at road speed the electric steering rack failed. This rendered the steering inoperative. It was impossible to steer the vehicle. Not only is this situation extremely dangerous and deadly, there was no advanced warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16
Also filed under Steering
Air bags
4 of 19 total reports mention: air bags.
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Left frontal Collision between drivers side head assembly and center front of car- with white tail deer about 100-120 lbs. , causing extensive damage to car. $19,000. Payout from progressive for those extensive repairs. And airbags never deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-30
The contact owned a 2021 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 55-65 MPH when the vehicle hydroplaned, as a result, the vehicle struck a guard rail head-on and spun out of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-22
Power train
3 of 19 total reports mention: power train.
Engine
3 of 19 total reports mention: engine.
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The contact owns a 2021 Dodge SXT. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a standstill, it caught on fire without warning. The fire marshals extinguished the flames. A report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-08
Structure
2 of 19 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-08-31Visibility21V516000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2021-10-05Electrical system21V664000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Dodge Challenger — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V516000 · Visibility
- Recall 21V664000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Dodge Challenger?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Challenger have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.